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Werner Ziegler
German officer during World War II (1916–2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Werner Ziegler (30 April 1916 – 15 April 2001) was a German officer during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.
Ziegler joined the Bundeswehr in 1956, serving at the Infantry School in Hammelburg under General Hellmuth Mäder. In 1960 Ziegler served deputy commander of the Panzergrenadierbrigade 35. Seven years later he retired as Oberst and commander of the Panzergrenadierbrigade 19 in Ahlen.[1]
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Awards
- Wound Badge in Black[2]
- Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze[2]
- Close Combat Clasp in Bronze[2]
- Tank Destruction Badge for Individual Combatants[2]
- Crimea Shield[2]
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (7 July 1940) & 1st Class (26 April 1941)[3]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
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